It's expected that the Las Vegas Raiders will select former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall, but apart from that, no one knows what will happen.

As we crawl closer and closer towards the 2026 NFL Draft, buzz surrounding the Arizona Cardinals and what they could do with some of their top selections continues to grow.

To me, though, it’s less a question of where Simpson is picked and more how much they will commit to him.

For the complete offensive positional breakdown, read Detroit Lions 2026 Draft Needs: OFFENSE Positional Rankings + Injury Impact. The following is the review of the QB position. The combined need score is the summation of positional need (0-5) plus medical concern level (0-5).